The 2008 Cornwall and Devon Galleries Guide

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Introduction
The Cornwall and Devon Galleries Guide is a much enlarged version of the successful West Cornwall Galleries Guide, first published as a two sided A4 sheet in 1994. The West Country has always had a reputation for excellence in the visual arts and since the opening of the Tate St Ives in 1993, leading to a major growth of the number of galleries in the area, ‘Cultural Tourism ‘ has become a major contributor to the local economy.This booklet gives an indication of the surprisingly wide range of ‘Temples of the Arts’ that exist in the two counties. In 2000 , for the first time we branched out into the rest of Cornwall and were able to present a selection of interesting establishments outside the West Cornwall peninsula and then was expanded to take in many of the Devon galleries. Although the high number of galleries in the far west peninsula means that this area tends to dominate the guide we are pleased to welcome a number of new faces from other parts of the peninsula, a list that stretches from the Scillies to the far borders of Devon . Each of the galleries featured has a strong profile of its own, historic paintings of the old Newlyn School can be found amongst the fine collection at Penlee House, The Royal Cornwall Museum- and also at the public galleries in Devon. The Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum feature the work of the St Ives School artists of 1930-75, whilst the Penwith Society, now fifty years old, shows pictures and sculpture by the major artists of today. The Arts Council sponsored Newlyn Gallery manages to maintain a double identity as the home of the Newlyn Society and also as the major space in Cornwall for travelling contemporary shows not usually seen outside the big cities. This year the newly refurbished Newlyn Gallery re-opens as does a new annexe of the Gallery The Exchange in Penzance. Many of the galleries outside Penwith reflect the wealth of talent in their own surrounding areas and of course there are the many private galleries scattered throughout the area, showing the work of the many thousand artists and craft workers who are based in Cornwall and Devon. It is important to remember that these unfunded galleries depend on sales to survive, so if you can’t afford that expensive masterpiece at the moment, the purchase of a small pot, print or card could well help secure the venue’s continued existence.
Martin Val Baker

The St Ives Art Colony - a brief history by Roy Ray
Turner was the first major artist to visit St Ives during his West Country tour of 1811 when from a high vantage point, he made a small sketch of the town, harbour and coast beyond. By the 1870s, St Ives, with its near Mediterranean light was attracting artists of many nationalities who were moving between North America, Scandinavia, Central Europe and the British Isles. This ebb and flow of artists was made easier in 1877 when the Great Western Railway opened its branch line to St Ives.  At that time there were about eighty studios in the town including a number of large converted sail-lofts on Porthmeor Beach.  Whistler spent the winter of 1883/4 in the town and was visited by his student Walter Sickert. 
During the 1920s and 30s the towns most significant painters were  John Park and Borlase Smart, the latter taking a leading role in establishing the St Ives Society of Artists in 1928. In the same year Ben Nicholson and Christopher Wood made a day trip to the town during which they discovered the primitive painter Alfred Wallis. He had taken up painting in his seventies to pass the time after the death of his wife. Self taught, he used household and ships paint on on irregular shaped scraps of wood and cardboard. 
In 1938 Borlase Smart persuaded the portrait painter Leonard Fuller to open the St Ives School of Painting and in the following year Ben Nicholson, his wife, the sculptor Barbara Hepworth and Naum Gabo moved to St Ives. Mondrian was also invited but went to the United States. With the potter Bernard Leach, who, with Shoji Hamada, had set up his Pottery in 1920, St Ives now had the nucleus of a modern art colony. Wilhelmina Barns Graham came in 1940 and, with the war over, many younger artists were attracted to the town.  Many became residents in the area notably, John Wells, Patrick Heron, Terry Frost, Bryan Wynter, Denis Mitchell, Sven Berlin and the only abstract painter born in St Ives, Peter Lanyon.
Borlase Smart encouraged the ‘moderns’ with their fresh ideas to join the St Ives Society of Artists. Later Lanyon, Wells, Barns Graham, Wynter, Berlin and the printer Guido Morris formed the Crypt Group which became part of the breakaway group that lead to the formation of the Penwith Society of Artists. Founded as a tribute to Borlase Smart, Herbert Read was its first president and Nicholson, Hepworth and Leach were amongst its founder members.
The 1950s were exciting times and the work of the younger contemporary artists (later to be known as the ‘Middle Generation’) and the writings of Patrick Heron contributed greatly to the status of St Ives as an internaional art centre to rival New York. Mark Rothko, Helen Frankenthaler and the art critic Clement Greenberg all visited the town as did the British painters William Scott, Alan Davie, Victor Passmore, Sandra Blow and Roger Hilton.
Barbara Hepworth’s home and studios are now a museum administered by the Tate Gallery and many of her major sculptures stand where she placed them in her secluded garden.
Following the 1985 Tate London show ‘St Ives 1939-64’,  which renewed interest in the colony, the Tate Gallery offered to lend its collection of St Ives paintings and sculpture if a gallery could be built in the town. Vigorous campaigning, particularly by St Ives Tate Action Group (S.T.A.G.) brought about considerable public and financial support for the project.
Since its opening in 1993 by HRH Prince Charles, the Tate St Ives visitor numbers have exceeded all expectations, creating a considerable boost to the economy of West Cornwall.  More galleries and studios are emerging across the region and the arrival of a younger generation of artists ensures that St Ives will maintain its unique position in the art world.

Barbara Hepworth Museum
and Sculpture Garden
Barnoon Hill St Ives. Tel: 01736 796226
Visiting the Museum and Garden is a unique experience, offering a remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one of Britain’s most important 20th century artists. The sculptor Barbara Hepworth lived and worked here from 1949 until her death in 1975, and created many of her most famous works there. The studio and garden have been kept much as she left it, the lush, subtropical garden filled with her modernist sculptures, whilst the house has been turned into a small museum. Sculptures in bronze, stone and wood are on display, along with paintings, drawings and archive material. Managed by Tate since 1980, the Museum is a vital link to Tate St Ives and the artistic heritage of St Ives.
OPEN: March-October 10am-5.20pm, last admission 5pm
Nov-Feb, 10am-4.20pm (closed Mondays) last admission 4pm
ADMISSION:£4.75, £2.75(conc)Members/under 18s Free

Tate St Ives
Porthmeor Beach St Ives Tel: 01736 796226
Home of the post-war British Modernism, St Ives provides the artistic foundations for Tate St Ives. Opened in 1993 and built to celebrate the surroundings and atmosphere that inspired many artists, the unique architecture recalls the 'White Relief' works of the artist Ben Nicholson and the unexpected twists and turns of the town of St Ives itself. The Gallery offers a varied programme of exhibitions by internationally-known modern and contemporary artists, emerging artists and Tate Collection works from the St Ives Modernists and artists such as Picasso, Turner or Mondrian. All are shown in the unique cultural context of St Ives. Three seasons of exhibitions each year and a full Family Programme let you see and do something different every time you visit.
OPEN: March-October 10am-5.20pm, last admission 5pm
Nov-Feb, 10am-4.20pm (closed Mondays) last admission 4pm
ADMISSION:£5.75, £3.25(conc) Members/under 18s Free

Leach Pottery
Higher Stennack, St Ives TR26 2RQ Tel:01736 799703
This famous pottery re-opens to the public on Saturday 8th March 2008, after extensive restoration and extension. Founded by the potter and teacher Bernard Leach and his Japanese colleague Shojij Hamada in 1920, the Leach Pottery has been a training ground and centre of excellence for studio potters for more than 80 years.
The newly restored pottery will enable visitors to experience some of the atmosphere that inspired over 100 trainee potters to go out and set up their own pottery businesses all over the world. In addition to the Old Workshop and Kiln Shed, the site includes a new museum, a shop and a contemporary selling gallery with changing exhibitions. New workshops and kilns will enable the pottery to continue to be a place where work is made and young potters are trained. There is a charge for entry to the original workshop and the museum. Please note there is no on-site parking except for pre-booked disabled visitors.
OPEN: March to October, Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm; November to February 11am to 4pm
e-mail: office@leachproject.co.uk www.leachproject.co.uk

The Belgrave Gallery
22 Fore Street, St Ives. Tel: 01736 794888
Opened in April 1998, the gallery is the St Ives branch of Belgrave Gallery London (established 1974). Belgrave Gallery St Ives specialises in artists associated with St Ives, in particular the major contributors to the Modern Movement which centred around the town from the 1940s to the 1960s; Terry Frost, Bryan Wynter, Barbara Hepworth, Roger Hilton, Peter Lanyon, Ben Nicholson, Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, Patrick Heron, Paul Feiler, Trevor Bell, John Wells, Denis Mitchell, John Milne, Sven Berlin, Michael Canney, Sandra Blow etc. The gallery also exhibits the work of contemporary artists who add to the vitality of art in the region; Virginia Bounds, John Charles Clark, Bob Crossley, Henrietta Dubrey, John Emanuel, Jason Lilley, Alice Mumford, Sarah Poland, etc... In addition to a programme of one person and themed exhibitions through the year, the gallery maintains a changing stock of work by St Ives artists.
OPEN: Monday to Saturday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm
www.belgravegallery.com
e-mail:stives@belgravegallery.com

Bullans Court (Studio of the late Sandra Blow)

Bullans Lane, St Ives Tel: 01736 797371 /756006 /798704
A new venture situated just up from the old Stennack school, Bullans Court offers a great opportunity to view the intact studio of the internationally prestidgeous abstract painter Sandra Blow R.A. (1925-2006). The tour includes her design studio and the impressive painting studio featuring some of her major works. There is also a print room displaying a range of Sandra Blow’s screen prints and other related merchandise. Visitors can purchase signed limited edition prints, books, DVDs and view archive materials, including some of Sandra’s stunning outfits.
Viewing is by appointment only (any day of the week) the tour costs £5 including refreshments. Phone the above numbers.

Gallery on The Square
12 Island Square, St Ives, TR26 1NX 01736 793344/798071
This recently opened gallery was formerly the landmark Ponckles Cat Gallery. The present owners, Jane and Godfrey Rehaag, run the gallery themselves. They aim to promote quality contemporary art in all its forms: work that is fresh and lively, with a timeless appeal. With this in mind the gallery has been completely refurbished and designed to display the work in a light, uncluttered setting.
The price range is wide, and the aim is to sell individual hand-made quality products which will not be generally available in other local galleries. Artwork on display includes a changing selection of paintings, glass sculptures and panels, enamel work, ceramics, pottery, jewllery, textiles, slate and wood.
OPEN; March to Sept 11.am to 5.30pm, some evenings. Winter:10.30am to 4.30pm,open most days.
www.galleryonthesquare.biz
e-mail: jane@galleryonthesquare.biz

New Craftsman
24 Fore Street, St Ives. Tel: 01736 795652
Situated in the centre of St Ives, the New Craftsman was opened in the mid sixties by Janet Leach, (later joined by Mary Redgrave) and is now run by Stella and Nick Redgrave. It is one of the few such places with the coveted “Quality” award of the British Crafts Council. The gallery has a continuing exhibition of contemporary Cornish Art, featuring Peter Lanyon, Wilhelmena Barns Graham, Sandra Blow, Matthew Lanyon, John Piper, John Miller and others of the St Ives School, as well as many up and coming local artists. Ceramics are a speciality, with pieces by John Ward, Janet Leach, Mary Rich, Jim Malone, Christy Keeney, Chris Carter, Peter Beard, Peter Hayes and Sasha Wardell amongst others. There is also a good selection of jewellery, wood, glass, metalwork, automata, prints and drawings.
OPEN: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5pm
www.newcraftsmanstives.com

New Millennium Gallery
Street-an-Pol, St Ives. Tel: 01736 793121
Established 1996, the gallery has a reputation for showing contemporary painting and ceramics in a well lit uncluttered environment. The elegant, three storey building in St. Ives town centre (opposite the Guildhall and Tourist Information Centre) provides three large exhibition spaces. High quality abstract and figurative works are on display. 2008 exhibition programme: Neil Canning 21st March - 22nd April, Judy Buxton 26th April - 3rd June, Richard Nott 7th June - 8th July, John Hopwood 12th July – 19th August, Ralph Freeman 23rd August- 23rd September, and Michael Shepherd and Sutton Taylor 27th September- 31st October. Ceramics by Peter Hayes
OPEN: March-Oct Mon-Sun 10.30am to 4.30pm
Phone for winter hours.
Website: www.newmillenniumgallery.co.uk
e-mail: stives@newmillenniumgallery.co.uk

Penhaven Gallery
4, St. Peters Street, St. Ives. Tel: 01736 798147
Situated behind The Sloop pub in St. Peters Street, Penhaven contains a wide range of figurative and abstract paintings, as well as some interesting ceramics. Abstract painters Roy Ray, Anthony Frost, Jacqueline Real, Jenny Woodhouse, Shirley Foote, David Holmes and Ray Barry are well represented. Among the figurative artists on view are Colin Orchard, Jessica Cooper, Bob Bourne, Peter Beeson, Richard Lannowe Hall, Cara Lannon, Gary Long, Nicky Basford and David Beer. Also exhibited are the ceramics of Geoffrey Swindell, Sarah Dunstan, Chris Beer and Darrel Sherlock. SPECIAL EVENTS: May - David Holmes, June - Richard Lannowe Hall, August - David Beer, Early Sept - Jessica Cooper, Late Sept - Bob Bourne, October - Nicky Basford.
Open:10.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday.
www.penhavengallery.co.uk
e-mail:beer@penhavengallery.co.uk

Penwith Society of Arts
Back Road West, St Ives. Tel: 01736 795579
The Penwith Society was founded in 1949 by a group of notable contemporary artists in St Ives and its seasonal exhibitions became a national show place for contemporary work. The Society has an elected membership limited to fifty, and an unlimited associated membership. Its aims are to encourage practicing artists and craftworkers in Cornwall and to further public interest in the arts. The gallery has charity status. It is a unique complex of buildings, including public galleries, book shop, artists studios and the Print Workshop. There are continuous exhibitions of paintings, ceramics and sculpture throughout the year.
OPEN: 10am - 1pm, and 2.30pm to 5pm Tues to Sat.

Porthminster Gallery
Fernlea Terrace, St Ives TR26 2BH 01736 793978
Situated a short way down the hill into the town from the Malakoff bus station and the rail station, and boasting a breathtaking view of St. Ives harbour, Porthminster Gallery specialises in collectable Modern and Contemporary Art by established and emerging artists.
The gallery showcases well-known and up-and-coming Penwith and South West artists, along with national painters, printmakers, sculptors and potters: Tom Taylor, Inge Clayton, Kane Cunningham, Guiliana Lazzerini, Tony Scrivener, Margaret Lovell, Brian Plummer, Marjan Wouda and others.Porthminster also has a reputation for dealing in post-war Modern British Art including Sandra Blow and David Hockney. Contact for current stock list.
OPEN: March to October 10.30am-1pm and 2pm-6.00pm
or by appointment. Phone for winter hours. www.porthminstergallery.co.uk
e-mail: info@porthminstergallery.co.uk (Cornwall)
e-mail: info@minsterfineart.co.uk (Yorkshire)

Printmakers Gallery
8 Tregenna Hill, St Ives TR26 1SE Tel: 01736 796654
Specialising in original artists' prints such as etchings, silkscreens and
collagraphs. Throughout the year, the gallery selects work that represents a high standard of printmaking technique. Examples by well known artists such as Michele Wright, Peter Fox, Trevor Price, Phil Greenwood, Rachael Kantaris and Anja Percival and others can usually be viewed. There are ceramics by Roelof Uys, Hugh West and Dan Chapple on show alongside silver jewellery by Sonya Bennett, Martina Heintke and Nancy Pickard.
OPEN: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm
www.printmakersgallery.co.uk
e-mail: info@printmakersgallery.co.uk

The Salthouse Gallery
Norway Square, St Ives Tel: 01736 795003
Poet and painter Bob Devereux opened his gallery in an old Cornish salthouse in 1979. It features contemporary art from Cornwall and outside with solo shows and mixed exhibitions each year and a continuing display by local artists is normally on view. The gallery policy is to promote the reputation of painters who have not had a great deal of exposure, or who have been overlooked by the larger galleries. Often stocked with painters not seen in other galleries The Salthouse has over the years provided a platform for many artists who have gone on to greater recognition. There is also a good display of poetry books, crafts and artists’ cards.
OPEN: 10.30 To 5.30pm Monday to Saturday

The Sloop Craft Workshops
Sloop Car Park, Fish Street, St Ives Tel: 01736 796051
The first ever Craft Centre in Britain opened here on this old fish market site in 1969. Nestling 50 yards away from St Ives picturesque harbour just behind the Sloop Inn, it is one of St Ives’ best kept secrets. A haven of tranquillity, the Sloop Craft Workshops are home to 12 different craftspeople/artists all producing their unique items on the premises. All can be seen working and are more than happy to have a chat about what they do , as well as take any commissions for custom-made items if you can't see what you want in their studios. Amongst the dozen craftspeople you will find makers of silver jewellery, wood carvings, stained glass, ceramics, painting, rugmaking, teddy bears, printmaking and textiles.
OPEN: All year. Summer 10am-5pm .
Winter hours may vary, phone first.

St Ives Ceramics
Lower Fish Street, St Ives Tel: 01736 794930
The gallery, owned by potter John Bedding, opened in 1991 and was extended in 2000 to comprise of 5 distinct exhibition spaces. Considered to be one of the principle galleries in the South West it brings together high quality ceramics, both for domestic use as well as work for the collector.
On display are both local and leading international potters. A collection of 20th Century master potters such as Bernard Leach, Lucie Rie, Hans Coper and William Marshall to name but a few can be found in the gallery. Also exhibited is pottery produced in Mashiko, Japan from the likes of the Hamada family, Tatsuzo Shimaoka and other mingei practitioners.
A small selection of silver and enamel jewellery can also be found on display. The gallery has proved an oasis of calm even at the height of summer and is a must see for anyone who has a love for ceramics.
OPEN: 10am to 5pm daily. www.st-ives-ceramics.co.uk
e-mail: sales@st-ives-ceramics.co.uk

St Ives Society of Artists & Mariners Gallery
Norway Square, St Ives. Tel: 01736 795582
The St Ives Society of Artists was founded in 1927 and received encouragement from major talents such as Stanhope Forbes and Lamorna Birch who exhibited with the Members. Since 1942 the Society has occupied the historic former Mariners Church in Norway Square which houses two galleries - the Main gallery (entrance in Norway Square) hosts Members Spring, Summer and Autumn Shows, three invited shows and two Open shows. The Mariners Gallery (entrance in Church Place) will host a changing show of Members' work from Easter - July and again in September. It is available to rent at other times. Both galleries carry an extensive selection of unframed original work, prints and cards. Please see the website for a detailed list of shows and periods when the galleries are closed to rehang.
OPEN: 15th March to Oct: Mon-Sat 10.30 am to 5.30pm, Sun afternoons from Whitsun to end Sept. November & December open Tues - Sat 10.30-4.30.
Open Bank Hol Sundays and Mondays.
e-mail: gallery@stisa.co.uk www.stisa.co.uk

Trelyon Gallery
Fore Street, St Ives. TR26 2HE Tel: 01736 797955
Established in 1991 and based in premises half way along the historic cobbled Fore Street in St Ives, Trelyon Gallery is a dedicated showcase for leading British Contemporary Designer Jewellers. In an informative and friendly atmosphere customers can view and buy exquisite pieces of jewellery from over fifty jewellers showing their latest collections. Jewellery for every occasion is featured here. Gemstone necklaces, 18ct gold and stunning sterling silver. Many pieces are unique to Trelyon Gallery.
Amongst their foremost designers are Malcom Morris,Olivia Schlevogt, James Newman, Kathryn Floyd, Diane Jordan, Jack Trowbridge,Les Grimshaw, Jenny Yates, Paul Magen, Sara Hutchinson, Alexis Dove, Cindy Ashbridge, Diana Porter, Atelier Gilmar.
OPEN:10am to 6pm Summer, 10am to 5pm Winter
e-mail: trelyongallery@btconnect.com
www.trelyongallery.co.uk

Tremayne Applied Arts
Street an Pol, St Ives. Tel: 01736 797779 Fax: 793222
Situated just down the road from St Ives Guildhall this gallery is one of the forerunners in the country in the field of top quality twentieth century design. The work on show involves furniture, ceramics, studio pottery, fashion, metalwork, prints and paintings of the last hundred years - most by nationally and internationally respected designers. The gallery has the feel of an interesting small design museum - where all work is for sale.
In addition this year there is a complementary selling display of African and Eastern sculpture and artefacts.
OPEN: Summer: 10.30am to 4.30pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 10.30am to 1.30pm on Saturdays
Winter: 10.30am to 4.30pm on Fridays.
10.30am to 1.30pm on Saturdays or by appointment.

Waterside Gallery
Street an Pol, St Ives TR26 2DS 01736 798844
As a specialist figurative gallery, Waterside has quickly gained a reputation as a good venue to see high quality original works by some of Cornwall's most renowned figurative artists. The gallery concentrates on trying to capture the 'spirit' of Cornwall with work by painters, potters and sculptors, displayed in a light and stylish space. The gallery is situated just down the road from the St Ives Guildhall and Tourist Information Office on the corner of Street-an-Pol and St Andrews Street.
Artists represented include: Terry Whybrow, Eric Ward, Raymund Rogers, Tom Greenshields, Ray Denton, June Miles, Robert Jones, Adrian and Alan Brough, Geoffrey Bickley, David Dyer, Paul Geraghty, Richard Lannowe Hall, George Lewis, Sarah Brown, Jenny Woodhouse, Lynette Pierce, Lionel Aggett, Nicholas St John Rosse and Peter Wills.
OPEN: 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday
Opening times may vary in winter so please ring.
e-mail:enquiries@watersidestives.com
www.watersidestives.com

Westcotts Gallery
Westcotts Quay, St Ives Tel: 01736 756006
Jon Grimble’s new gallery, in a Grade II listed Pilchard cellar, right down on the edge of the sea opposite the St Ives Arts Club, will be opening in Summer 2008. Jon specialises in the artists of Post-War St Ives, although he will also be displaying some work by Pre-War artists and as always there will be a comprehensive show of contemporary Cornish painters and sculptors. Among the artists shown here are: painters W Barns Graham, Sandra Blow, Trevor Bell, Paul Feiler, Terry Frost, Alexander Mackenzie, Breon O’Casey, John Wells and Fred Yates, with Denis Mitchell, Peter Ward and John Milne representing the sculptors.
There is also a display of Cornish pottery, including Troika, and glass work by Norman Stuart Clarke. Additionally there will be a section devoted to collectable Art books.
OPEN: Daily please ring for details

The Wills Lane Gallery
Wills Lane, St. Ives TR26 1AF Tel: 01736 795 723
Refurbished and under new management, an important new gallery has opened bringing with it a breath of the West End to the South West. Fine and Applied artists of national and international significance are represented by The Wills Lane Gallery, St. Ives. Petronilla Silver, former Director of the Contemporary Art Society London, runs the gallery and mounts exhibitions by her chosen artists. For years an influential figure in the London artworld and a respected expert on collecting, she advised museums and major corporations on their acquisition policy, and is now available for the first time to advise private individuals on art collecting. Drawings, paintings, ceramics, glass, jewellery, weavings, original prints by established and up and coming artists.
OPEN:Wednesday to Saturday 10.30am t0 5.30pm
info@willslanegallery.co.uk
www.willslanegallery.co.uk

Galerie Pelar & Sculpture Garden
The Old Cottage, Church Road, Lelant, St Ives, TR26 3LD
Tel: 01736 758 211
Situated in the oldest house in Lelant the Galerie Pelar, formerly of London and Greenport, New York, specialises in contemporary and traditional Italian Art by artists living and working in Venice, Rome, Amalfi, Traveso and Sicily and local English artists who "paint" Italy. The gallery has an extensive collection of vintage Murano glass decorative pieces and a UK exclusive collection of signed contemporary Murano glass sculptures by noted world artists. The Sculpture Garden was voted the Best Private Garden in Lelant, St Ives by Britain in Bloom in 2006 and is the only outdoor display venue in Cornwall.
OPEN: Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5pm or by appointment. parking is easy
e-mail: paul@wingett.com www.wingett.com

Other places of interest in St Ives
Pebbles
53 Fore Street, St Ives Tel: 01736 795075
Opened in 1982 as a showcase for the work of John Bedding the St Ives potter, it was not long before Pebbles began to diversify and include the work of local jewellers, the collection gradually expanding into what can be seen today.
Amongst the wide ranging display of silver, gold and stone set jewellery is the work of some notable local jewellers including Margot Hartley, Amanda Ray, Peter Reeves, Catherine Stedman and Nikki Stringer. Other British designers include Shona Carnegie, Anna de Ville, Sophie Harley, Nick Hubbard, and Sally Ratcliffe. Pebbles also shows designer jewellery from other parts of the world, most notably Israel, Mexico and Poland. Commissions are regularly undertaken.
OPEN:Open: 7 days 10am-5.30pm throughout the year,
longer hours in summer
e-mail: sales@pebbles-st-ives.co.uk
www.pebbles-st-ives.co.uk

St Ives Archive Centre
Parish Rooms,St Andrews St, St Ives Tel: 01736 796408
The St Ives Archive Study Centre was set up in 1996 to collect and catalogue general information about all aspects of St Ives and surrounding district in order that researchers of all ages can find out more about the town and its history. This information consists of written material, photographs (10,000), maps, cassette tapes and videos. Staffed entirely by volunteers and financed through donations and fund raising events, the centre is a community-based project linked to many local organisations, libraries, schools and colleges both within and outside Cornwall. It promotes special projects including the recording of family history and emigration. Visitors are very welcome to use the centre. Alternatively research can be undertaken on their website or by one of the volunteers on receipt of a donation. There are also opportunities to become a volunteer and join an enthusiastic team.
OPEN: Tuesday-Friday 10am to 4pm.
www.stivestrust.co.uk e-mail: archive@stivestrust.co.uk

The Painted Bird
3 Fore Street, St Ives Tel: 01736 796217
The Painted Bird, situated at the Market Place end of St Ives’ ancient cobbled main street is packed with unusual gifts and crafts. This well stocked shop has a large collection of jewellery, clothing, cards, music, candles and aroma burners as well as ceramics and artifacts - from clocks and mirrors, to table lamps and bed spreads. Celtic designs have always been a major feature of the shop and much of the stock, a lot of it hand-made, comes from Cornwall and the other Celtic nations. The Celtic range is complemented by a miscellany of crafts from all over the world.
The Painted Bird is the only shop in St Ives with a comprehensive collection of Irish traditional music as well as a good selection of other Celtic music, English, African, Latin, Fusion and ambient recordings. A second similar venue opened recently at the bottom end of Market Jew Street in Penzance.
OPEN: 10am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday all year.
May - October; also Sundays. June - Sept: also evenings
e-mail:enq@thepaintedbird.co.uk www.thepaintedbird.co.uk

The Book Gallery
St Ives 01736 795616
In addition to the occasional exhibition of paintings by Andrew Lanyon and others, The Book Gallery buys and sells second hand books including top quality modern firsts, literature and fine art. It is unique in that it focuses on the art colonies of West Cornwall and carries a constantly changing stock of related manuscripts, correspondence, catalogues, drawings, artifacts, fine printings, periodicals, prints and archive material. David Wilkinson offers customised book lists on his specialised subjects from ‘Ark Press’ to ‘Zennor’ and can search the world for individual books on any topic. He can provide simple instructions on how to access his entire stock on the internet via ‘abebooks.com’.
Please note a new address and phone number.
OPEN: by appointment Phone 01736 795616
e-mail: books@book-gallery.co uk
Website: http://www.abebooks.com/home/tinyworldForbes),

Painting in Newlyn
The small Cornish fishing village of Newlyn, on the shores of Mounts Bay underwent a transformation between 1880 and 1900. It became the centre for a group of artists who started a new movement in British art. As a result the name of Newlyn was to travel across the world.Many of the artists had studied in France and Holland and spent their summers painting in Brittany. It was their Breton experiences which encouraged them to seek a comparable environment in England , and Newlyn seemed the perfect place. Indeed the similarities between Brittany and Cornwall were such that in1884 the artist Stanhope Forbes wrote shortly after his arrival in a letter to his mother: “Newlyn is a sort of English Concarneau and the haunt of a great many painters”. The other major artists, besides Forbes, who joined the Newlyn colony were Walter Langley, Edwin Harris, Ralph Todd, Leigh Suthers, Henry Scott Tuke, Alexander Chevalier Tayler, Fred Hall, Frank Bramley, T. C. Gotch, Elizabeth Armstrong (later Forbes), William Fortescue, Norman Garstin, Frank Bourdillon and Henry Rheam.
By 1888 their coherence as a group had been recognised by the title “The Newlyn School”. The artists shared a set of ideas. Most of them were admirers of the French realist painter Bastien Lepage, and they followed him in depicting everyday scenes of village life with absolute fidelity to nature, painted where possible on the spot or en plein air’. Their style was distinctive; the colours muted and the tones subtle; the use of square ended brushes gave their paint surfaces a robust and textured effect and blurred the outlines of the images. Their paintings became highly regarded and were exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy; several major works being acquired for national and municipal collections. The School was recognised by the critics and there were many favourable reviews.
The best work of the School was completed between 1885 and 1895. By 1900 many of the original artists had left to pursue their careers elsewhere. Some, notably Stanhope and Elizabeth Forbes, T.C. Gotch, Walter Langley and Norman Garstin stayed on.It was the fame and continuing presence of these artists that played a major part in bringing the next generation to Cornwall. One of the first to arrive was Lamorna Birch, who came from Lancashire circa 1889. Others such as the Cornish born Harold Harvey and Alethea Garstin were attracted by the work of the early Newlyn artists.
It was, however, the Newlyn “School of Painting’ founded by the Forbes’s in 1899, which provided the main focal point for the new generation. Students arrived during the early 1900’s and the School provided them with not only a centre of study, but also a ready made social life which flourished in the seemingly idyllic years before the First World War. Some of these students stayed for varying periods but others spent their entire lives in West Cornwall; notably Dod and Ernest Proctor, Frank and Jessica Heath, Robert and Eleanor Hughes, Ruth Alison, Kathleen Earle, Geoffery and Jill Garnier and Gladys Hughes.
Charles Simpson came to West Cornwall in 1905, attracted by the landscape, and in 1907 Harold and Laura Knight arrived, encouraged not only by the favourable reports of a fisherman they had met in Staithes, but also by Laura’s overwhelming response to the exhibition of Cornish paintings which she had seen at Nottingham Castle in 1894: “The most important exhibition I had seen at the Castle was of the Newlyn School, then at the peak of its fame. My favourite picture then was Frank Bramley’s Hopeless Dawn. Tears came into my eyes, I thought it so wonderful. There was a little grey picture of Newlyn Bridge by Stanhope Forbes; I did not know that anyone could paint like that”. The following year, 1908, Munnings paid the first of many visits to Cornwall; “For years we had known of the famous Newlyn School and were curious to see this country that attracted artists”
From ‘Painting in Newlyn’ by Caroline Fox (Newlyn Gallery Catalogue - 1985)

Newlyn Art Gallery
New Road, Newlyn, TR18 5PZ Tel 01736 363715
With a 112 year history, the newly refurbished Newlyn Art Gallery re-opened to the public in July 2007, alongside major new art space The Exchange in Penzance. Showcasing the very best of national and international contemporary art – including that produced in the region - the gallery also boasts an education and off-site commissions programme. The award-winning new building has an education room and a resource area and the glass pavilion on the seaward side of the gallery houses a specialist bookshop and self-service café area. Highlights for 2008 include Transition: Curators’ Edition – an opportunity for emerging curators to experiment in a gallery setting, an exhibition of Garry Fabian Miller’s camera-less photographs and Fiona Crisp’s large-scale photographic works from underground locations. For more information on exhibitions, education and events visit the website. Admission is free.
OPEN: Winter (from 1st October): Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm, Monday/Tuesday closed.
Summer(from 10th March):Mon-Sat 10am-5pm,Sun 11am-4pm.
e-mail: mail@newlynartgallery.co.uk.
www.newlynartgallery.co.uk

Badcocks Gallery
The Strand,Newlyn, Penzance TR18 5HW Tel: 01736 366159
One of Cornwall’s leading contemporary art galleries. Badcocks Gallery is situated in the busy fishing port of Newlyn, with a relaxed and welcoming approach to showing the very best of Cornish art. The gallery has shows changing every month from March to December. They commence their schedule of exhibitions for 2008 at Easter with a Jeremy Le Grice show, “about Newlyn”. Amongst other artists exhibiting this year are: Elizabeth Hunter, Marilyn Browning, Stephen Read, Hannah Davies, Beth Carter, Emma Cameron, Alice Mumford, Kristin Vestgard and there is a Summer mixed show. As well as the listed exhibitions Badcocks also shows a good range of quality sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and prints.
OPEN: Monday-Friday 10.30am-5.30, and Saturday 11-5.30pm
www.badcocksgallery.co.uk
e-mail: badcocks@madasafish.com

Penzance

Penlee House Gallery
Morrab Road, Penzance. Tel: 01736 363625
Rightly described as ‘the artistic heart of West Cornwall’s heritage’, Penlee House specialises in temporary exhibitions incorporating the Newlyn and Lamorna artists (1880-1930), including Stanhope and Elizabeth Forbes, Walter Langley and Lamorna Birch. Originally a nineteenth century private house, this elegant gallery and museum offers full wheelchair access, an excellent café and well-stocked shop. This year’s exhibition programme includes 'Lyrical Light: Art in St Ives 1889 - 1914', from 14 June to 13 September, and 'The Magic of a Line: Newlyn School Drawings and Prints, from 20 September to 22 November 2008. PLEASE NOTE the galleries are closed for a few days each year for re-hanging: please visit the website or telephone for details before your visit.
OPEN: Mon-Sat: Good Friday to 30 Sept: 10am-5pm, last admission 4.30pm 1 Oct to Maundy Thursday: 10.30am to 4.30pm, last admission 4pm.
Open Bank Holidays: closed 24-28 Dec 2008 and 1 Jan 2009.
www.penleehouse.org.uk e-mail:info@penleehouse.org.uk

Cornwall Contemporary
1 Parade St, Queens Sq, Penzance TR18 4BU 01736 874749
Cornwall Contemporary is one of the largest privately owned galleries in Cornwall and is spread out over three floors. Exhibitions change monthly and artists include Neil Pinkett, Daphne McClure, Paul Lewin, Simon Pooley, Ben Cook, Richard Ballinger, Maggie Matthews, Simon Stooks, Emma McClure, Alasdair Lindsay, Myles Oxenford, Anthony Frost, Shirley Foote, Anja Percival, Peter Wray, Judy Collins and others. Two floors are devoted to mixed work whilst solo exhibitions are in the lower gallery.
2008 Shows: Feb - PRESS - mixed printmaking exhibition, March - Neil Pinkett then Emma Dunbar/ Fiona Millais, April - Alasdair Lindsay, May - Simon Pooley, June - Peter Wray /Judy Collins, July - Richard Ballinger, August - Maggie Matthews then Rachael Mia Allen, Sept - Ben Cook, Oct - Paul Lewin, Nov - Simon Stooks
Contact the gallery to receive e-mail notification and invitations to exhibitions.
OPEN: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm throughout the year
www.cornwallcontemporary.com sarah@cornwallcontemporary.com

The Exchange
Princes Street, Penzance, TR18 2NL Tel: 01736 363715
A major new art space The Exchange – the town’s former telephone exchange - opened to the public in July 2007, alongside the newly refurbished Newlyn Art Gallery. The largest exhibition space within 180 miles, the award-winning Exchange is enabling audiences to see work on a scale new to the region. Showcasing the very best of national and international contemporary art – including that produced in the region – the gallery also boasts an education and off-site commissions programme. An impressive café/shop is also on site. Highlights for 2008 include Michael Porter’s first ever survey show of large-scale paintings, an installation from Swedish artist Peter Geschwind and the first NSA (Newlyn Society of Artists) show in the gallery. For more information on exhibitions, education and events visit the website. Admission is free.
OPEN: Winter(from 1 October): Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm, Monday/Tuesday closed.
Summer(from 10 March): Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. e-mail@theexchangegallery.co.uk w.theexchangegallery.co.uk

Glass House Gallery
81/82Market Jew Street, Penzance Tel: 01736 367619
The Glass House Gallery moved early in 2007 from Truro to the premises previously occupied by Pebbles, at the bottom end of Market Jew Street. An exhibiting gallery, showing contemporary painting and ceramics, the Glass House also houses what is possibly the largest display of craft made jewellery in the county. Included amongst the contributors are potters; John Bedding, Sam Hall, Trevor Corser, Dan Chapple and Simon Rich. Jewellers; Keith Beauchamp, Pamela and Oliver Burrows, Cornelius van Dop, Frances McKinnell, Peter Reeves. Artists showing include: Angela Barron, David Briggs, Sasha Harding, Jason Lilley, Doris Lindemann, Jonathan Middlemiss, Michael Praed, Trevor Price, Michele Wright, Jenny Woodhouse. Exhibitions planned for 2008 include shows for Sophie Harding, David Beer and Colin Orchard, and Brenda and Jeremy King.
OPEN: 10am to 5pm Monday to Sat throughout year.
e-mail-theteam@glasshousegallery.co.uk
www.glasshousegallery.co.uk

Goldfish
56 Chapel Street, Penzance, Tel: 01736 360573
This leading cutting edge gallery on three floors is located in historic Chapel Street. The Gallery specialises in contemporary mixed media fine art, with a focus on the re-definition of Cornish Art into its contemporary form. Permanent gallery artists include: Tim Shaw, Andrew Litten, Joy Wolfenden Brown, Kenneth Spooner, Andrew Lanyon, David Kemp, David Whittaker, Rupert White, Daryl Waller, Paul Chaney, Zoe Cameron, Jesse Leroy Smith, Simon Allen, Joseph Clarke, Alex Smirnoff, Michael Rees, Ivan Bray, Simon Averill, Kate Walters, David Doble and others.
Contact the gallery or look at the website for exhibition schedule or further information.
OPEN: – Tuesday to Saturday, 10am -5pm
e-mail: mail@goldfishfineart.co.uk
www.goldfishfineart.co.uk

hiltonyoung fine art,
10 Chapel Street, Penzance, TR18 4AJ 01736 332 115
This bright and cheerfull gallery was opened in the summer of 2007 by the painter Bo Hilton .
Ranging over two floors of a smart art deco building in historic Chapel Street, the gallery features the work of a variety of artists and work from the abstract to semi figurative. Expect to see work by many of the featured artists and by Bo Hilton himself as well as ceramics by Peter Swanson, Peter Hayes and others.
Shows planned for 2008 include: March; The Figure - including Naomi Frears, John Emanuel, Dora Holzheimer, Nicola Bealing and Rose Hilton. April; Kathy Watkins, May; Paintings and Sculpture by Paul Wadsworth, June; Hannah Woodman and Richard Cook, July; Dora Holzhandler and a NSA drawing show, August; Summer Show – theme The Sea, September; Gareth Edwards and Karen Wade, October; Colour; Luke Frost, Ignacio Valdes, Anthony Frost and Rose Hilton, November; Lucy Willow, December; Christmas Mixed Show- Small Paintings
OPEN: 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday, all year round
e-mail:info@hiltonyoung.com
www.hiltonyoung.com

W. H. Lane & Son
Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Queen St, Penzance TR18 4DF.Tel: 01736 361447/ f: 350097
The South West’s only specialist Fine Art auctioneers, established in 1934. Known for the sale and valuation of paintings of the Newlyn, St Ives and Modern British School. Six major painting sales each year, including important works by artists of the Newlyn and St Ives Schools with illustrated catalogues mailed worldwide. A chance to find a rare picture from the county’s rich artistic heritage as Forbes and Frosts mix with Lanyons, Knights and Yates. The company also undertakes valuations for insurance or probate purposes.
SALES are held on Thursdays with viewing on Saturday 9am- 12.30pm & Sunday 2pm - 4.30pm and Wednesday 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 7pm prior to the Sale.
www.invaluable.com/whlane
e-mail: info@whlane.co.uk

Lighthouse Gallery
Causewayhead, Penzance. TR18 4LL Tel: (01736) 350555
Situated in Penzance’s bustling pedestrian street, Lighthouse Gallery is now firmly established among the leading Cornish Galleries. It’s aim is always to offer a bright, fresh gallery and a warm welcome, along with the promise of quality work and exciting new artists.
Gallery artists include Benjamin Warner, Catherine Hyde, Gareth McCorry, John Brenton, Robert Jones, Rachael Mia Allen, David Rust, Gary Long, Sue Lewington, Ken Symonds, Pat Algar, Lesley Cowen, Ben Catt and Tracy Rees. Fabulous ceramics by Alan Brough, Linda Styles, Eleanor Newell and Sue Binns, gorgeous fused glass by David Pascoe and Fi Kilpatrick. Unique artist-made jewellery using silver, gold, pearls and precious stones. Contact the gallery or visit theirwebsite for further information and details of solo Exhibitions and Art Fairs for 2008.
OPEN: Monday – Saturday 10am to 5pm
www.lighthouse-gallery.com
e-mail:post@lighthouse-gallery.com

Penzance Arts Club
Chapel Street Penzance Tel: 01736 363761
The Arts Club (as featured in the Hip Hotels Budget publication) is situated opposite St Mary's Church at the bottom of Chapel Street. A number of well-known local artists figure amongst its membership. It offers accommodation, dining room and a bar, as well as exhibition space and painting and writing holidays. Life drawing sessions and poetry evenings take place weekly, and the club facilities can be hired out for functions. Paintings by members such as Rose Hilton, Anthony Frost, Clive Williams and Jonothan Coudrille are usually on display throughout the building. Individual exhibitions by members and non members are hung fortnightly in the Foyer Gallery. A selection of jewellery, pottery, photographs and sculpture is often to be seen. Non members are welcome to view the work and to use the club dining room downstairs. The seven room accommodation is available to non members as well as members. Membership available.
GALLERY OPEN: 11am to 6pm Mon to Sat. Bell / Buzzer.
e-mail : reception@penzanceartsclub.co.uk
www: penzanceartsclub.co.uk

PZAG International Fine Art
4 New Street, Penzance TR18 2LZ Tel: 07725029954
From the very street in which Alfred Wallis lived with his wife, PZAG International Fine Art is expanding into Europe. As Cornwall's premier international Fine Art gallery showing work produced as a response to the context of the Newlyn and St.Ives school , PZAG Int. Fine Art represents artists of global influence working, living or creating from Cornwall. David Penhale will be opening in March with his Cornish ancestral journey returning to Penzance to exhibit paintings from Australia. Contact the gallery for further information.
OPEN: 11am to 4pm, Wednesday to Saturday inclusive
www.pzag.eu.com

PZ Gallery
7 Coinagehall St. Penzance TR18 4AY Tel. 01736332229
The PZ Gallery is probably the most spacious gallery in Penzance, an ideal place to see larger images. This prominent and imposing quasi art-deco showroom is located west of the docks and is adjacent to the town’s famous 1930’s Jubilee lido pool. The gallery specialises in photography as an art form to exhibit Cornish and internationally renowned photographers.
There is always an eclectic collection of archival and contemporary photography featuring the works of Rene Burri, John Blakemore, Humphrey Spender, Lewis Morley, David Redfern, Neil Libbitt, Simon Marsden, Jane Bown and Charles Roff.
www.pzgallery.com e-mail info@pzgallery.com
Open from Easter-October Tues-Sun 12-6pm
& by appointment 07967940977

Rainyday Gallery
22 Market Jew St, Penzance TR18 2HR Tel: 01736 366077
After being based at Cross Street and later in Market Jew Street, art and music promoter Martin Val Baker in 2007 moved his Gallery to the present premises on the terrace opposite W H Smiths in Penzance’s main street. He has now staged nearly 200 exhibitions since 1992. Shows for 2008 include: March; Nick Williams and Lucie Bray, April; Robert Jones, May; Bob Bourne, June; Henrietta Dubrey and Marion Taylor, July; David Kemp, August; David Shanahan and Tony Snowden, September; Matthew Lanyon, October; John Henderson, November; Julliet Gooden and Dot Searle, December; The Little Picture Show. There is always a show of smaller pictures by many well known local artists such as Bob Bourne, Anthony Frost, Chris Hankey, Robert Jones, Matthew Lanyon, Martin Lanyon, Dot Searle, Lewis Mitchell, Nick Williams and others, ceramics by Jill Bevan and Christine Feiler. Books and a wide selection of cards by local, national and international artists.
OPEN : 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday or by appointment.
e-mail : info@rainydaygallery.co.uk
www. rainydaygallery.co.uk

Tony Sanders Penzance Gallery /Antiques
14 Chapel Street, Penzance. Tel: 01736 366620/368461
Tony Sanders has been running this Penzance Gallery and Antique shop since 1969. There are three floors of well-chosen and varied works by such names as Lesley Illsley, Tony Giles, Sheila Tiffin, Gill Watkiss, Steve Taylor, Margaret Hall Stewart, Colin Scott and Rod Walker. There are Bronze Sculptures by David Jones and Tony Lamb, with work in stone by Theresa Gilder. There is a large selection of Cornish Newlyn Copper and also work by J.F. Pool of Hayle and by the Eustace Brothers. Cranberry, Whitefriars and Boroski Glass, Staffordshire Silver together with furniture from three centuries are also on display.
OPEN: 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday.
Closed for lunch 11.45am to 1.16pm

Stoneman Graphics Gallery
Orchard Flower Farm, Madron Hill, Penzance TR20 8SR 01736 361756
Stoneman Graphics Gallery is an independent gallery in the countryside just outside Penzance. The spacious wooden pole house was originally built as a printmaking studio for the late master printer Hugh Stoneman.
Linda Stoneman has since turned it into a gallery selling Limited Edition prints mainly from artists that Hugh worked with over many years.including: Sandra Blow RA, Sir Terry Frost RA, Maurice Cockrill, Richard Smith, Patrick Heron, Ian McKeever R.A., Christopher Le Brun RA, Arturo Di Stefano, Eileen Cooper, David Hiscock, George Shaw, William Crozier, Eve Arnold and a full range of Breon O'Casey prints.Also showing jewellery by Georgia Stoneman and Louise Bennett The Shows change every two months
OPEN:Thursday & Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am -1pm
And by appointment
www.stonemangraphics.co.uk
e-mail: info@stonemangraphics..co.uk

Other places of interest in Penzance

Morrab Library
Morrab Gardens, Penzance. Tel: 01736 364474
Formerly known as the Penzance Library. An Independent
subscription Library of over 50,000 volumes covering virtually all subjects except modern science and technology, with large collections on history, literature and religion. There is a comprehensive Cornish collection of books, newspapers and manuscripts including the Borlase letters; a West Cornwall photographic archive; many runs of 18th and 19th century periodicals and a collection of over 2000 books published before 1800.Non - members may use the library for a small daily fee, but may not borrow books.
OPEN: 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 1pm Saturday
www.morrablibrary.co.uk

Archie Brown’s
Vegetarian Cafe & Health Food Shop
Bread Street, Penzance Tel: 01736 362828
The former Brown’s gallery and cafe has now moved to new premises over the road, combining with the long established Richards shop to provide a ground floor selling health foods and a first floor licensed vegetarian restaurant which also exhibits a changing show of photographs.The restaurant uses local organic produce whenever possible to create tasty daily specials including vegan meals. This bright airy space makes it a good place to see work by local artists whilst taking lunch, coffee or tea.The well stocked health food shop specialises in herbal and home remedies and houses an alternative therapy room offering acupuncture, homeopathy, reflexology and a herbalist.
OPEN: Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm. & occ evenings
www.archiebrowns.co.uk

Books Plus
23 Market Jew Street, Penzance. Tel: 01736 365607
Books Plus is situated in Market Jew Street, the historic shopping centre for Penzance and West Cornwall. Now open for over ten years, it has built up a substantial reputation for its wide and varied stock and for the friendly, efficient and knowledgeable service provided. Books of local interest are a particularly strong feature, including books on local history, mining and fishing industries, Cornish language, novels set in Cornwall and works on the Newlyn and St Ives Schools of Painting. Many new hardbacks have discounts of up to 33% and all top selling paperbacks are automatically one pound off. Books Plus prides itself on its book ordering service, most orders arriving within 24 hours. Browsers, be they visitors or locals, are always welcome.
OPEN: 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday.
e-mail: books@booksplus.uk.com

The Painted Bird
41 Market Jew Street, Penzance Tel: 01736 366714
Recently opened to complement their St.Ives shop, The Painted Bird is in one of Penzance's most eye-catching buildings at the lower end of Market Jew Street. The larger space enables this highly colourful shop to display bigger items for the home, with selections of throws and quilts, curtains and tablecloths, clocks and mirrors, lighting and prints, ceramics and tableware. Clothing accessories include a wide range of scarves and bags, hats and gloves. There is locally made jewellery at affordable prices. A large and diverse collection of cards and general giftware make it an good place to buy a card or a present.
OPEN: 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday all year.
e-mail: enquiries@thepaintedbird.co.uk
www.thepaintedbird.co.uk

Penlee House Museum & Gallery
Morrab Road, Penzance. Tel: 01736 363625
‘ The artistic heart of West Cornwall’s heritage’, Penlee House specialises in displaying work from the Newlyn and Lamorna artists (1880-1930), much of which captures the social history and landscape of West Cornwall at the turn of the last century. Penlee House incorporates a museum covering 6000 years of history in West Cornwall from the Stone Age to the Twentieth Century, including the newly refurbished Archaeology gallery. Several thousand images can be studied via a computer terminal, including paintings from the reserve collections and photographs of Cornwall from the 1860s. Originally a Victorian private house, this elegant gallery and museum, set within a delightful park, also offers full wheelchair access, an excellent café and well-stocked shop.
OPEN: Mon-Sat: Good Friday to 30 Sept: 10am-5pm, last admission 4.30pm 1 Oct to Maundy Thursday: 10.30am to 4.30pm, last admission 4pm.
Open Bank Holidays: closed 24-28 Dec 2008 and 1 Jan 2009.
www.penleehouse.org.uk e-mail:info@penleehouse.org.uk

Pebbles
118 Market Jew Street, Penzance. Tel: 01736 333016
As does its sister shop in St Ives, Pebbles of Penzance, now situated at the top end of Market Jew Street, opposite the Davy statue, stocks a comprehensive collection of jewellery, alongside leather goods and mirrors by Emma Edelston.
Amongst the wide ranging display of silver, gold and stone set jewellery is the work of some notable local jewellers including Margot Hartley, Amanda Ray, Peter Reeves, Catherine Stedman and Nikki Stringer. Other British designers include Shona Carnegie, Anna de Ville, Sophie Harley, Nick Hubbard, and Sally Ratcliffe. Pebbles also shows designer jewellery from other parts of the world, most notably Israel, Mexico and Poland. Commissions are regularly undertaken.
OPEN: 10am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday all year
e-mail: sales@pebbles-st-ives.co.uk
www.pebbles-st-ives.co.uk

Minack Theatre
On the cliffs at Porthcurno. Tel: 01736 810181
A spectacular Open Air Theatre on the south Cornish cliffs near Lands End. The 2008 series of plays and musicals runs from May 19th to September 21st. Evening performances are Monday to Friday at 8pm, matinee performances are on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2pm. When there is no performance in progress come and visit the Rowena Cade Visitor Centre which tells the story of the building of this internationally famous cliffside theatre. The 2008 season includes William Shakespeare's 'Henry V', and Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of ‘War Of The Worlds’ amongst others - contact the theatre for a full programme. Refreshments are available from the Minack’s Coffee Shop overlooking the theatre and Porthcurno Bay.
OPEN: 9.30am to 5.30pm (Summer) 10am to 4pm (Winter)
www. minack.com

Isles of Scilly
Gallery Tresco
New Grimsby, Tresco, Isles of Scilly. Tel: 01720 424925
Situated on the Scillies second largest island, Gallery Tresco opened in the spring of 1992 in a converted boathouse overlooking New Grimsby Harbour. It is open from Mid - February to Mid - November, with mixed exhibitions of mainly Cornish artists for most of the
season. With a range of crafts, pottery, glass, woodwork, etchings and silk, as well as paintings, prints and sculptures, the gallery aims to inspire and encourage new artists. Gallery Tresco will be hosting a mix of collections and exhibitions throughout 2008, starting with the Spring Collection opening on 22nd March until 3rd May (featuring 8 artists) followed by the Summer Collection which opens on 20th May until 30th June (featuring 8 artists). The Summer Exhibitions commence on the 9th July with Sue Lewington, Stewart Edmondson
and Wendy McBride. On the 19th July the next exhibition opens with Rosemary Trestini, Amanda Hoskin and Paul Wadsworth, and the final summer show opens on the 29th July with Neil Pinkett, Kathy Todd and Paul Lewin. The Christmas Collection features 8 artists and runs from 4th November to 5th January.
Open: Mon to Sat 9.30am to 5pm Sundays 10.30am to 4.30pm
www.gallerytresco.co.uk e-mail:gallery@tresco.co.uk

MOUSEHOLE
Sandpiper Gallery
2 Carn Topna, Mousehole TR19 6QE Tel: 01736 732441
Sandpiper Gallery overlooks the famous Cornish fishing village of Mousehole. It offers a wide range of arts and crafts from Cornwall and throughout Britain.The gallery changed hands in October 2006, and is now run by Ben Marshall, the son of the previous owner, and his wife Becky.On display is furniture by Ben Marshall, a range of pottery by John Leach, David Garland and local potter Colin Caffel. Automata by Opi Toys and Sue Evans, wooden boats by Victor Stuart Graham and articulated wooden fish by award winning toy maker Jeff Soan. Textile artists include hand woven rugs by Sue Marshall, “Hookies” by Rosa Booth, collages by Beccy Marshall and bags by Sandy Cornwall.The Sandpiper shows jewellery by Duibhne Gough, Jack Trowbridge, Ces Van Dop, Vanessa Robson, Justine Hambly and many more. There is also a selection of stained glass by well known local artist Julia Mills and paintiongs by Neil Pinkett, Bo Hilton and Seth Marshall.
OPEN: Daily all year 10am to 5.30pm
w:sandpipergallery.co.uk e-mail:sandpiper@btinternet.co.uk

Seastar Gallery
3 Brook Street, Mousehole. TR19 6QY Tel: 01736 731325
Seastar Gallery, found in the picturesque fishing village of Mousehole, opened in December 2007 and is run by artist Gemma Pearce and Leigh Berry. A craft shop since the 1950's, this colourful jewel of a gallery is a bright, fresh welcoming space displaying a wide range of contemporary paintings, limited edition prints, jewellery, textiles and ceramics by both established and emerging artists. Artists, amongst others, include Biddy Picard, Sasha Harding, Sophie Harding and John Bampfield. Beautiful ceramics by Robert Weston, Linda Bloomfield, Julie Murdoch-George and Ken Eardley, and stunning jewellery by Becky Crawford, Penny Gray, David Tromlow and Rose Cecil. Works will vary throughout the year so please check the website for details. The gallery can be found up an alleyway on the right hand side just past The Ship Inn.
OPEN: March to Dec (7 days a week): 10.30am - 5.30pm
Jan to March: 11.00am to 3.00pm (closed Mondays)
Open later during school holidays throughout the year.
For enquiries when closed, please call 01736 732470 / 732921
e-mail:seastargallery@yahoo.co.uk www.seastargallery.co.uk

The Tyler Gallery
12 Brook Street, Mousehole. TR19 6RD Tel: 01736 731109
The Tyler gallery was opened on the site of the old Mousehole Craft Shop in February 2002 and has recently moved just up Brook Street to new larger premises at no 12. It is run by Newlyn born and bred potter Essex Tyler and mainly features his own work, ornamental raku pottery which is based on an old Japanese technique. The gallery also displays a selection of paintings, prints, cards and jewellery.
Amongst the artists usually shown are Anthony Frost, John Piper, Bob Devereux, Neil Pinkett, Michael Upton, and Lucie Bray. There is jewellery by Helen Feiler, Christine Povey, and Alex Everitt. Essex Tyler himself can be seen working on his pots in situ and is happy to discuss his working methods.The gallery can be found up an alleyway on the right hand side just past The Ship Inn overlooking Mousehole harbour. The best place to park is the North Quay car park.
OPEN: March to Dec 10am-6pm,
Winter hours vary so phone first (mob 07790 239467) www.tylergallery.co.uk e-mail:essex@essextyler.com

The Little Picture Gallery
Mill Lane, Mousehole, TR19 6RP Tel:01736 732877/731823
This bright and friendly gallery is situated in the heart of Mousehole close to other galleries around the Millpool.The works exhibited are a wide mix of representational, traditional, naive and idiosyncratic. Artists include Anne and Lionel Aggett, Ray Balkwill, Peter Barker, Oliver Bull, Roger Curtis, Ray Denton, Paul Geraghty, John Harvey, Tim Hall, Ken Howard RA, Judy Joel, Terry McKivragan, Stewart Middlemas, Brian Mitchell, Anne Phelps, Lynette Pierce, Sonia Robinson, Raymund M Rogers, Nicholas St John Rosse, Ken Symonds, and Eric Ward, There are also original prints by June Hicks, Carol Lander, Ian Laurie, Adrienne Peverall, Lee Stevenson, Joan Whiteford,
and Michele Wright. Sculptures include the wooden birds of Ralph Williams.
OPEN: 11am to 5pm Mon to Sat and Summer Sundays
Times may vary but the owners are only a minute away and will be happy to open by appointment.
e-mail:little.pictures@virgin.net
www.thelittlepicturegallery.com/mousehole

Circle Studio
13 Long Row, Sheffield,Penzance TR19 6UN 01736 732606
High above Mousehole and Newlyn is a row of old quarry workers’ cottages. One of the central cottages now belongs to sculptor Paul Benyovits and painter Stella Maris. Behind the cottage lies half an acre of sculpture garden as well as Paul’s studio. Paul’s work is concerned with purity of form and he produces abstracted figures in wood, stone and bronze.
Stella’s paintings and screenprints use strong colour and simple marks to convey space and energy. Her works can be seen in the cottage. Visits to the house, studio and garden can be arranged throughout the year by appointment.
Telephone for appointment: 01736 732606

St Just-in-Penwith
Blackbird Barn Studios & Gallery
Bank Sq, St Just Tel: 01736 787091/ 07773 129 381
This unusual gallery sits within the workshops of the St Just Pottery and handbag emporium Smart Tart. Run by local potter Jonathan Hancock and textile artist Karen Arthur it also includes hand hooked rugs by Ruth Holden, Sue Dove's hand stitched brooches, creatures and other pieces, silver jewellery by Katy Sjösdedt Hughes, pottery by Mo O'Brien and ceramic jewellery by Elinor Lamond. Karen and Jonathan can be seen working in their respective studio spaces and are on hand to discuss commissions.
Most of Jonathan's pottery is stoneware fired to 1280 degrees C or high fired earthenware. His output ranges from large planters to all types of domestic ware, full dinner services and one-off pieces.
Karen has introduced several new ranges whilst continuing to make the favourite dotty bucket bags. With hand dyed velvets, hand rolled merino wool felt or vintage brocades, linens and tweeds, Karen makes very functional yet highly original bags. The Gallery is a few yards down the lane next to the newsagent (follow pink signs!)
OPEN: Tues - Sat 10am-5pm Or by appointment. Closed in January. Phone first if making a special journey.
e:karen@blackbirdgallery.co.uk www.blackbirdgallery.co.uk

The Great Atlantic Gallery
Bank Square, St Just-in-Penwith. Tel: 01736 788911
Now in it's eleventh year, The Great Atlantic shows a wide range of paintings, prints and ceramics by some of the most talented and successful artists around. Details of exhibitions, special promotions, available paintings, prints and books can be viewed on the website.
The Great Atlantic is located in the heart of historic St Just-in-Penwith, Britain's most westerly town. Follow the A3071 from Penzance or the B3306 from St Ives you'll see the gallery opposite the clock tower. There is a free parking and Cape Cornwall and other accessible parts of the rugged Land's End coast are close by. A friendly welcome is assured.
OPEN: Mon to Sat 10.30am - 5pm; Sunday 2pm -5pm All year. www.greatatlantic.co.uk e-mail:gallery@greatatlantic.co.uk

Over The Moon Gallery St Just
41 Fore Street St Just Tel: 01736 787052
Following the success of Over The Moon in St Agnes the gallery has now opened another outlet in St Just . Formerly Navigator Contemporary Arts, the new gallery is housed in an old granite building flooded with light which provides an ideal space to display a wide range of high quality ceramics, crafts and art.The gallery seeks to show a good proportion of work not seen in other galleries in Cornwall. To achieve this, Over the Moon actively supports new and emerging artists as well as showing the work of artists based outside the county. The Gallery is a member of the Own Art Scheme.
Ceramicists include Linda Styles, Blandine Anderson, Shelagh Spear, George Ormerod, Jane Adams,, Charlotte Jones and Samme Charlesworth. Artists include Mike Hindle, Yvonne Coomber, Heather Duncan, John Connolly, Becky Leest, Miles Halpin, Duncan Thurlby, Jill Whittaker, Samvado and Izumi Omori. Look at the website to get a better sense of the range of artists and work available.
OPEN: Monday to Saturday inclusive 10.30am - 5pm
Winter: Wednesday to Saturday inclusive 10.30am - 5pm phone for further details www.overthemoongallery.co.uk

Nancherrow Studio
34/35 Nancherrow Terrace, St Just Tel: 01736 788552
The premises were used in the past as a blacksmith’s workshop. The building was acquired in 1955 by Paul Mount and subsequently adapted and enlarged to produce architectural sculpture, mosaics and pottery. In 1978 he was joined by the painter June Miles and they now exhibit painting and sculpture in the studio together with the finely crafted ceramics of Christine Feiler. There is always a selection of colourful still life, landscape and abstract paintings by June Miles on show, as well as a mixed variety of Paul Mount’s paintings and sculpture in bronze, iron, or stainless steel.
OPEN: May to October, Monday - Saturday. 10am to 5pm
or by appointment

Tregeseal Gallery
Nancherrow, St Just. Tel: 01736 787354
Formerly the old St Just Toll House, the Tregeseal Gallery is easily accessible with its own parking situated at the Nancherrow/Kenidjack crossroads (B3306) St Just to St Ives road - within walking distance of St Just town centre.
The Gallery features Bob Vigg’s landscape oil paintings, prints and postcards. There is also pottery by Carol Scott, stoneware animals by Barbara Parkes and ceramic buttons, mugs and jugs by Ruth Rodda. Specially designed Tintagel tableware as well as Anthony Richards’ plant pots and fish bowls are also on display. There are reflexology sessions at the gallery studio- ring for information 01736 810130.
OPEN:10.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm - Closed Mondays .
Hours can vary in Winter

Pendeen Pottery and Gallery
Boscaswell Downs Pendeen, Penzance Tel: 01736 788070
This working pottery and gallery, situated in the heart of heritage mining country, is on the coastal road between St. Ives and Lands End in the village of Pendeen. This airy and spacious gallery offers a diverse range of individual pottery to be used and enjoyed, handmade on the premises, blending the unique skills of potter John Swan and artist Gemma Swan.
Family-trained John produces a fine range of domestic ware in various glazes as well as replica Victorian garden ware.Gemma decorates her own vibrant range of pottery, made by John, in strong blues with fish or fruit motifs. Also on show are her still-life, local landscape and RHS medal winning botanical paintings.The work of several other Cornish artists and potters of quality is on show.There is a free car park almost opposite the premises. Out of the main holiday season, phone first to check times if you are making a special journey.
OPEN: Monday to Saturday, 10am - 5.30pm
(Winter: Monday to Friday), 10am - 5pm
e-mail: gemmawhibley@tiscali.co uk

Yew Tree Gallery
Keigwin Farmhouse, near Morvah & Pendeen, TR19 7TS 01736 786425
Overlooking the sea near Morvah on the B3306 coast road from St Ives, Yew Tree Gallery (established for 36 years by curator Gilly Wyatt Smith) shows exhibitions of contemporary fine and applied art by well-known artists within and outside Cornwall. Sculpture gardens and a productive potager surround the gallery buildings.'THIS FRUITFUL EARTH' - a celebration of the natural world and those who inhabit it, opens on 18th May until 18th July with paintings by Andrew Waddington and Jane Ray, sculpture by John Maltby and Abbott & Ellwood, jewellery by Guy Royle and ceramics by Annie Hewitt. ANNA LOVEDAY MINSHALL leads a Painting Workshop in the gallery from 27th - 31st July. 'FULL FATHOM FIVE' follows from 5th September to 23rd October with paintings by Fiona Millais, relief carvings by Joe Hemming, ceramics by Sue Binns and jewellery by Daisy Dunlop and Jack Trowbridgee. Full details on request.
OPEN: 10.30am -5.30pm Tuesday-Saturday during exhibitions.
www.yewtreegallery.com
e-mail: g.wyatt-smith@virgin.net

Morvah Schoolhouse
Morvah, Penzance,TR20 8YT Tel: 01736 787808
Morvah Schoolhouse - a gallery, a cafe, craftshop and community arts centre, is situated in the coastal village of Morvah, on the B3306 between Zennor and Pendeen. The gallery provides a showcase for local and regional artists, holding fortnightly exhibitions throughout the year.' The craft shop sells locally produced work from ceramics to handbags.The arts centre runs a programme of events throughout the year including story-telling, poetry, music and film evenings. It has full disabled access.
OPEN: Easter- End of Oct Tues -Sun 10am-5pm + Bank Hol Mon
End of October to Easter, Thurs-Sun 11.30pm-4pm.
www.morvah.com e-mail:morvah.schoolhouse@tiscali.

HAYLE
Hayle Gallery
27 Penpol Terrace, Hayle TR27 4BQ Tel: 01736 758465
The Hayle Gallery is located on Penpol Terrace and overlooks Hayle harbour. The gallery specialises in 19th and 20th century Cornish art and always has a good selection of work by St Ives and Newlyn School artists.  Some 70 original works are always on view and stock is frequently updated.  Expect to see work by artists such as Ralph Todd, Arthur Middleton Todd, S J Lamorna Birch, Garstin Cox and an array of established Newlyn School artists. St Ives artists typically include John Anthony Park, Leonard Richmond, Robert Borlase Smart, Albert Moulton Foweraker, Arthur White, Mary Mc Crossan, Charles Pears, John Ambrose and many others. Proprietor Dave Carter sources work from far and wide and his objective is to maintain a strong Cornish theme by acquiring high quality works by either known Cornish artists or by listed artists who have visited the county and painted Cornish subjects.
OPEN: Monday to Friday 9am- 5.30pm (closed lunch 1pm-2pm) Saturdays 9.30am to 2pm.
e-mail: info@haylegallery.co.uk

Foundry Gallery
Unit 12, Pratts Market, Chapel Terrace, Hayle,  TR27 4AB Tel: 01736 752787. 
Occupying the top floor of the old Weslyan chapel at the west end of Hayle,The Foundry Gallery Complex consists of several artists studios and workshops as well as a gallery and exhibition space. Resident artists include:- painter and print maker Jane Glover, photographer Andy Parker, and body artist James McGovern.There is also a ceramic studio which can be hired on a daily basis for throwing or hand building. A comprehensive picture framing service is also provided by Heather Dyer at H.D.Framing.
The gallery is always well stocked with original art - from late 19th century ( incluing Newlyn and St.Ives schools), to contemporary works by Cornish artists. With several varied exhibitions throughout the year, there is also a wide variety of ceramics, prints, photography, cards, etc, for sale.
OPEN: Mon to Saturday 9am to 5pm e-mail: dyerart@aol.com

Carnsew Gallery
42/43 Penpol Terrace, Hayle. Tel: 01736 752226
The Carnsew Gallery concentrates on original work by artists and craftworkers living in Cornwall, including those starting off on a career. Works on show reflect the colour, strata and inspiration of Cornwall through mixed media, especially in the ceramic form. Artists currently featured are Alice Gaskell, Claire Winterton, Paula Downing and others - with varying new works through the season.
OPEN: May to the end of September Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4.30pm.
Other Times - Please phone or call at house.

MARAZION
Avalon Art
West End, Marazion. Tel: 01736 710161
Just opposite the road from the beach steps leading to the causeway to St Michael’s Mount, Avalon Art is Marazion’s longest established art gallery. Showing a wide range of work from the best of Cornish contemporary artists, abstracts and naive paintings sit alongside seascapes and landscapes. This light and vibrant gallery has a reputation for a good mix of established local and international artists and craft workers supported by a good selection of jewellery, textiles and ceramics. Enthusiastic in its support for its artists, the gallery stays open all the year round.
OPEN: Summer : seven days a week 10.30am to 5.30pm
Winter: Monday to Saturday 11am to 4.30pm.
e-mail: sallyscott@avalongallery.co.uk

Market House Gallery

Market Square, Marazion. Tel: 01736 710252

Based in a large Georgian building, The Market House Gallery covers two floors and six rooms, and is the largest gallery in Marazion. This year sees their 10th anniversary, and they have a number of exhibitions lined up to celebrate the occasion.
Although they specialise in Post-War Cornish Art, they also stock a number of contemporary artists. Expect to find: Ben and Kate Nicholson, Terry and Anthony Frost, Fred Yates, Sandra Blow, Breon O’Casey, Barbara Hepworth, Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, Bryan Pearce, Rose Hilton, Joan Gillchrest, John Emanuel, Jack Pender, Tony Sheils, Julian Dyson, Steve Slimm, Paul Armitage, Michael Rees and Gill Watkiss. Glassware by Norman Stuart Clark. Sculpture by Peter Ward, Brian Willsher, Nelsonn and Craig Carsley. Studio and Retro Pottery by Troika, Celtic, Leaper, Bernard Rooke, Lisa Larsson and Tracy Rees. A range of current and out-of-print books always available.
OPEN: seven days a week 12.00 - 5.30pm summer and winter.
www.markethousegallery.co.uk

Heading West Gallery
Fore St, Marazion, TR17 0AH. Tel: 01736711770
Heading West is a specialist Black and White photography gallery showing the work of some of the finest local photographers, including NSA members Nik Strangelove and Max Adelman, Black and White photography magazines printer of the year 2006 Bill Spears and long standing talents Ander Gunn and Clive Vincent. There are intriguing examples of pinhole photography including abstract work by Giles Gilbert that highlight how versatile photography can be. The gallery also shows interesting and unique silver jewellery and ceramics as well as its own range of cards and postcards. The Gallery is situated up from the Market Square in Marazion past the Church on the right.
OPEN: 10.30am – 5.30pm 7 days a week during the season.
11am – 5pm Tuesday -Sunday during off season.
www.headingwest.co.uk
e-mail: contact@headingwest.co.uk

Out Of The Blue
The Square, Marazion TR17 0AP Tel: 01736 719019
Situated in a historic building in The Square, Marazion, right by St Michaels Mount, this colourful little gallery includes copper by Paul Hoskin, quirky driftwood by Dom Harvey, ceramics, stained glass, handmade jewellery, Cornish Etchings, Prints and cards. Arranged on two floors (the upstairs floorboards are from a 300 year old ship wreck) the gallery shows a range of artists working in Cornwall including, Tony Allain, Paul Armitage, David Briggs, Neil Davies, Ray Denton, Andrew Giddens, Paul Lewin, Jason Lilley, Gary Long, Glyn Macey, Biddy Picard, Neil Pinkett, John Piper, Gerry Plumb, Mark Preston, Amanda Richardson, Charlotte Street, Ken Symonds, Phil Travers, Eric Ward, William Waite, plus many more. Potters include: Peter Wills, Delan Cookson, Jan Beeny and Rudge Family. Jewellery by Magpie & Butterfly, Jenna Gems and Seashore Gems
There are regular exhibitions, - details on the web site. Denise and Vanessa promise a warm welcome to everyone and their dog!
OPEN: Summer 10.30am – 5.30pm 7 days.
Winter times vary; ring to confirm if making a special trip 12am – 4pm 6 days. 12am -2pm on Sundays
www.outofthebluegallery.co.uk

Seagrove Gallery
The Square, Marazion Tel: 01736 710732
The Seagrove Gallery is in a spacious grade II listed building in the centre of the historic town of Marazion. The Gallery offers a wide range of arts and crafts including most unusually Wearable Art from some of the best makers in the U.K. Artists include Robert Jones, Rosie Scott, Andrea Stokes, Katarina Hughes. Don Hughes, Linda Weir, Richard Lannowe Hall, Richard Blowey, John Stevenson, Sara Mead, Jackie Hollingsbee, Pamela Blackburn, Pamela & Oliver Burrows, Tamsyn Bray, Graham Muir, Jill Whittaker, Emma Edelston, Simon Rich, Eleanor Newell, Charlie Phillips, Shelagh Spear, Roy Hewson, Ian Dunlop. Wearable Art Artists & Designers include Lizzie Houghton,Terry Macey, Denise Stracey, Corinne Carr, Hilary Highet, Peet Leather, Imke Thomson, Lizzie Shirt and many more. After enjoying the atmosphere and works of art in the Gallery there is also a tea garden over looking the bay and St Michaels Mount where you can relax with a cup of coffee, cream teas, homemade cakes etc. Best to ring if making a special trip, days and times may vary
OPEN: Summer 7 days a week 10.30 am - 6pm, Winter Wednesday to Sunday inclusive 11am - 4.30pm
e-mail: sandra.seagrove@tiscali.co.uk

The Customs House Gallery
The Harbour, Porthleven Tel: 01326 569365
Situated on the harbourside in the picturesque fishing village of Porthleven, 'The Customs House Gallery' occupies two light and airy spaces around a pretty courtyard garden. The gallery shows a wide variety of contemporary work by some of the country's best artists and makers including: David Hosking, Michelle Cowmeadow, David Gray, Gilly Johns and Lawrence Murley. Heather Howe has her studio at the gallery. The works can also be viewed and purchased from the gallery's website.
OPEN:Sept - June 10am to 5pm, July - August 10am to 9pm, Winter times may vary. www.cornwall-art.co.uk
e-mail: thecustomshousegallery@talktalk.net

Creftow Gallery
Church Street, Helston. Tel: 01326 572848
Situated opposite the Folk Museum in Church Street, the Creftow Gallery is a co-operative of artists and craft workers, all living and working in West Cornwall. The three separate gallery spaces provide all that is best in contemporary arts and crafts. It has an unusual character in which you can browse at your leisure. Creftow caters for a wide variety of styles and is now attracting attention both in this country and abroad. The Bray Gallery has recently been converted into two spacious studios which are rented by Creftow’s artists - visitors welcome. Artists and craftspeople featured this year include: Painters - Lynne Gingel, Ian Griffiths, Diana Purchas, Dot Searle, Suzy Sharpe, Lis Thomas, Jo Stevens, Paul Wadsworth. Potters - Diana Copperwheat, Michelle Cowmeadow, Leo Hallisey. Sculpture - Anne Malleley, Carolle Blackwell. Glassware - Kerry Davis. Metalwork - Paul Hoskin. Fabrics - Nicky Mills.
OPEN: 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.
www. creftowgallery.com

Helston Folk Museum
Market Place, Helston TR13 8TL Tel: 01326 564027
The museum is situated in the centre of Helston and is housed in the former Market House which was built in 1837. Since its inception in 1949, the museum has expanded to become one of the largest folk museums in the South West. The collection tells the story of this ancient town and the crafts and industries which flourished during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in and around the Lizard Peninsula.The museum’s strength is in the amount of exhibits on display - particularly domestic items dating from the early 1800s until the 1950s. There is also an old-style schoolroom and a very fine mezzanine gallery where regular exhibitions of Arts and Crafts are staged throughout the year, and a Costume Gallery. This year there is a new Serpentine display.
OPEN: Monday - Saturday, 10am to 1pm (Easter, Summer 10-4pm) e-mail: helston.museum@kerrier.gov.uk
www.kerrierleisure.gov.uk.

Nic Harrison Ceramics
73 Meneage Street, Helston, TR13 8RB Tel: 01326 560521
Nic was the last student to work at The Leach Pottery, St Ives, from 1979 to 1980, making part of the range of standard ware and his own individually designed pots. In November 2005 Nic and Jackie Harrison relocated their family business of 25 years, (formerly Trelowarren Pottery), from Trelowarren, to open their new Gallery in Helston.
“ Nic Harrison Ceramics” is run by Jackie. She is a weaver, making Rugs and Tapestries inspired by the Cornish Coastline. She can be seen working at her “Maxwell Loom” in the Gallery.Nic continues to work in The Leach Tradition, in his workshop, at their home near Helston. Here he makes an extensive range of domestic kitchenware and individually designed stoneware and porcelain ceramics. The Gallery shows a constantly changing display by Nic and Jackie as well as jewellery by their daughter Lisa. The Gallery shows work by other invited craftsmen.
OPEN: 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday
Workshop open by appointment 01736 762638
e-mail; trelowarren.pottery@virgin.net
www:nicharrison.com

Pictures & Things
79 Meneage Street, Helston Tel: 01326 561422
Situated at the top of Meneage Street, Pictures and Things brings together a Picture Framing busines, which has been established for twenty four years with a collection of original art work by local artists.This year work by Stephen Bradbury, Ann Cooper, Chris Hardman, Tony Shorthouse and others is featured.
OPEN: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm
Saturdays 9.30pm to 4pm

Mullion Gallery
Nansmellyon Rd, Mullion, nr Helston. Tel: 01326 241170
The Mullion Gallery was founded in 1990 and now shows the work of over eighty artists living on the Lizard peninsula. Amongst artists exhibiting paintings are: Robert Bell, Keith Blackburn, Jean Butler, Isabel Ellis, Mollie Fisher,Martin Grimshaw, Matthew Hedges, Elizabeth Parr, Tony Shorthouse, Joy Stokes, Vince Tutton, Mary Wastie, John Whale and Heather Winney. Also on show is pottery by Ken Blezard, wood carvings, metal sculptures etc. It is unusual to find such a wide selection of arts and crafts ‘out in the sticks’ - the gallery gives a good idea of the amount of talent in the area.
OPEN: 10am to 1pm & 2.30 to 5.30pm.
Monday to Saturday April 2nd - 29 September
www: mulliongallery.co.uk.

Trelowarren Gallery
Mawgan, Helston TR12 6AF Tel/Fax 01326 221567
Trelowarren Gallery, the original home of Cornwall Crafts , is situated in a Georgian stable block on the historic Trelowarren Estate, near Helston. The gallery was opened in 1977 by the Prince of Wales and has continued to hold exhibitions there ever since. The venue is one of the best exhibition spaces in Cornwall and regularly shows members’ work, enabling the public the view, buy or commission beautiful objects and discover new talents. The gallery also hosts touring exhibitions by eminent craftmakers from around the country, which provide a constant infusion of new ideas for those working in Cornwall. Adjacent to the gallery is a restaurant and a plant nursery as well as the Opi Toy and Automatom workshop run by Jane Birchley. There are also fine walks through 1000 acres of parkland.
OPEN: March - November. times vary , so please ring.
www.cornwallcrafts.co.uk e-mail: help@cornwallcrafts.co.uk

Malcolm Sutcliffe Glass Gallery
2 West Street, Penryn, TR10 8EW Tel/Fax 01326 377020
Head for the top of the main street in the centre of the historic old port of Penryn and you will find this well established, bright and sunny gallery which opened in August 2002. It was formerly a baker's shop and behind was the bakehouse where Malcolm now makes his distinctive studio glass. There is a wide selection of Malcolm's glass to see, priced from £5.00 up to £1000.00. Also on display is a collection of designer jewellery and paintings. Malcolm holds a few Open Studio days when the workshop is open for people to watch the glass making in process, he is also giving glass blowing lessons, please ring or visit the website www.malcolm-sutcliffe.co.uk for more details . You can now also buy online, the glass is dispatched worldwide. Interesting local museum and river walks nearby.
OPEN: Wednesday to Friday 11am to 5pm, Sat 10am to 1pm.
To visit outside these times (often open Monday/Tuesday too) please ring. e-mail:info@malcolm-sutcliffe.co.uk www.malcolm-sutcliffe.co.uk

FALMOUTH
Ocean Contemporary
29 Church Street, Falmouth, TR11 3EQ Tel: 01326 210 300
Now one of Falmouth’s established contemporary galleries, The Ocean is situated in the art quarter of the central part of the town providing an interesting exhibition space. The light, airy space and atmosphere lends itself to a wide range of exhibitions of paintings and crafts. The gallery shows work both by the best of the local artists and some from out of the county.
Amongst artists on show are; Glyn Macey, Gerry Plumb, Allan Morgan, Hermione Dunn, Andrea Stokes, Estienne Sheppard, David Gray and Simon Hart. Ceramics are by Adrian Brough, Delan Cookson, Barbara Skinner, Sarah Vernon and Jayne Lucas. Jewellery is by Esther Pilcher and Michael Peckitt - with glassware by Lisa Macfarlane and Boqio. There are also prints by Nanette Martin and Neil Woodman.
OPEN: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm
www.ocean-contemporary.co.uk

Great Atlantic Falmouth Gallery
48 Arwenack Street, Falmouth  Tel: 01326 318452
Housed in a Grade II* listed Georgian building, known locally as the “Fox Building”, the gallery has spectacular views out over the River Fal, across the historic Custom House Quay. Close to ample car parking near the National Maritime Museum the gallery has wheelchair access to the ground floor. They exhibit a wide range of contemporary work alongside regular exhibitions of prints by 20th century masters like Gill, Hockney, Matisse, Dali, Moore and Chagall. The gallery specializes in showing work by and developing lasting relationships with emerging artists. Details of exhibitions, special promotions, available paintings, prints and books can be viewed on the www.greatatlantic.co.uk website. The venue has abundant space to stage large exhibitions and promotions. Browsers are welcome.
OPEN:all year round Monday to Saturday 10.30am - 4.30pm and 1.30 - 4.30 on Sundays
e-mail:gallery@greatatlantic.co.uk www.greatatlantic.co.uk
OPEN:Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am - 4.30pm all year round
e-mail:gallery@greatatlantic.co.uk www.greatatlantic.co.uk

Beside The Wave
10 Arwenack St, Falmouth TR11 3JA Tel:01326 211132
One of Cornwall’s most well known galleries, Beside The Wave has hosted exhibitions for leading west country artists for the past eighteen years. Situated in the main street and overlooking Falmouth harbour, the gallery has a delightful position for the exhibitions that are held every year. Several of Cornwall’s most prominent artists exhibit at the gallery including Emma Dunbar, Ted Dyer, Roy Goodman, Mike Hindle, Amanda Hoskin, Emma Jeffryes, Robert Jones, Paul Lewin, Sue McDonald, Neil Pinkett, Andrew Tozer, Richard Tuff, Andrew Waddington and Benjamin Warner. Specialising in contemporary paintings, ceramics and jewellery, the gallery also has its own range of published prints and art cards. Exhibitions are available to view on the website.
OPEN: Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 5pm (Jan to March)
and 9.30am - 5.00pm (April to Dec)
web:beside-the-wave.co.uk. e:gallery@beside-the-wave.co.uk

Falmouth Art Gallery
The Moor, Falmouth. Tel: 01326 313863
Falmouth Art Gallery is situated in the Municipal Buildings, above the library on The Moor. The Gallery’s art collection features works by major British artists, including Sir Alfred Munnings PRA, Dame Laura Knight RA and Henry Scott Tuke RA and they have recently acquired a Ben Nicholson and a Trevor Bell. It also houses the famous painting The Lady of Shallot‚ by John William Waterhouse, and mounts an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions. The gallery foyer shop displays a range of handmade crafts, jewellery, cards, catalogues and original prints, alongside changing exhibitions.
OPEN: 10am to 5pm Monday - Saturday & Spring / Summer bank holidays.Wheelchair/pushchair access via lift on Webber St. Disabled toilets. Admission free
www.falmouthartgallery.com e-:info@falmouthartgallery.com

Gallery 49
49 High Street, Falmouth TR11 2AF Tel: 07729 394759
The Front Exhibition room shows mostly contemporary local artists including Julian Christophers, Peter Peterson, Emily Drake, Mike Hoggett, Seamus Moran, Paul Chaney, Jamie Boyd, Carlos Zapata and Mark Swetman. Shows planned for 2008 include: Linda Kitchen (abstract & figurative paintings), Ron Smith (St Ives School modernist paintings), Dot Searle and friends (abstract & figurative paintings), Christopher Tate (expressionist drawings, local views and architecture) and John Howard (prints and drawings).
The Rear Exhibition room shows a mixture of antique and contemporary works in all media. The antique prints and drawings on show are just a fraction of what is available - ask if your favourite isn't on display. At the time of publication the selection ranges from the seventeenth century to the present - etchings by the masters and the occasional bargain.
OPEN: Thursday - Saturday, 11:30am - 5:30pm
phone for information about Mondays - Wednesdays
e-mail:rccrowe@hotmail.com

Trelissick Gallery
Feock, Truro. Tel: 01872 864514 Fax: 01872 865808
The National Trust’s Gallery at Trelissick Garden is housed on two floors in an award winning converted nineteenth century barn next to the internationally famous garden. Run in partnership with Cornwall Crafts, it is one of the largest galleries in the region and aims to present the very best of contemporary arts and crafts in Cornwall. A series of mixed and solo shows has been arranged throughout the year with paintings, prints, sculpture and craftwork at an accessible range of prices. Contact the Gallery for details.
To reach the Gallery follow the brown signs for Trelissick Garden from the Truro/Falmouth road (A39).
OPEN: Through the year.
Times vary - ring if making a special trip
www.cornwallcrafts.co.uk e-mail: help@cornwallcrafts.co.uk

TRURO
The Lander Gallery
Lemon Street Market, Truro Tel: 01872 275578
The Lander Gallery has a wide range of fine art taken from four centuries, with a rich Cornish flavour. The huge space allows for an enormous selection of art works varying in price from below a hundred pounds to many thousands. From the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries there are good examples of landscapes, portraits, genre and coastal scenes. Newlyn, Lamorna, St Ives are featured regularly. The gallery shows a large number of living artists, both well established and up-and-coming, in regularly changing exhibitions. Giclees, silkscreen and other prints are displayed alongside ceramics, glass, sculpture, books on art, and an exciting collection of gifts. The Gallery Cafe, serving lunches and teas, is a popular place to meet. The Lemon Street entrance is under the arch next to the cinema in the award winning new Lemon Street Market. Moorfield car park adjacent.Mobile:07966 673173
OPEN: 9a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday- Saturday
e-mail: landergallery@btconnect.com www.landergallery.co.uk

Artonomy Fine Art
Green Street, Truro, TR1 2LH. Tel: 01872 277733
Artonomy Fine Art specialises in quality contemporary British art. There is a changing exhibition programme, with works by Artonomy’s represented artists alongside other nationally established and emerging artists.
Artists exhibiting include;Louise Balaam, Mark Dunford, Marcelle Hanselaar, Sophie Levi, Simon Ripley, Arthur Neal, Jason Walker, Jacqueline Rizvi, James Lloyd, Jamie Boyd, Thomas Smith, Kathy Wray, Elisa Mc Leod, Angie Lewin, Nicholas Charles Williams, Bridgette Ashton, Jeremy Scrine, Amy Albright, Charlotte Williams, Robert Newton, Cathy Watkins, Chuck Elliott, Jason Hicklin, Anita Klein, Ilric Shetland, Mary Mabutt, Brenda King and Jeremy King.Previously a theological library in connection with Truro Cathedral, the Neo Georgian building has three exhibitions rooms and is really worth a visit. We pride ourselves on a friendly and efficient service.
OPEN: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5.30pm
e-mail: artonomy@btconnect.com
www.artonomy.co.uk

The Guild of Ten
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